"“The History of the Amish in Whiteside County” is the featured program of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting on Sunday, March 8, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. Guest speaker will be Ernest Blosser of Tampico, IL, one of"
"Eighth grade cellist Sam Sykes of Dubuque, IA, entertained relatives, the public, and library patrons and staff at two performances on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Scheduled to play first from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sykes began around 9:30, because so"
"Head Coach Katie Jakubs submitted this photo. The Illinois Drill Team Association, Class A Kick Division, State Championship competition took place Saturday, February 14, 2015, in Springfield, IL. Winners of the State Championship are the Morrison High School Pom Pons! The dozen-member team left the Prairie State Convention Center with"
"“Every few months” a group of “Northwest Illinois City Administrators and Managers” meets over lunch to network, stated Barry Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL. This began before he moved back to Whiteside County in October 2013. “Sometimes we invite Clinton, and De Witt, IA, Administrators.” On Friday, February"
"Morrison, IL, was a recent recipient of the saukvalley.com 2015 Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Small Town.” On Friday, February 13, Mayor Everett Pannier, left, MADC/Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen, and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen celebrated the tribute in the Mayor’s office, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Jennifer"
"Due to mechanical failure, there is a train blocking all crossings in Morrison, IL. Use Garden Plain Road coming to all schools south of the railroad tracks. It is expected the train will be moved by 8:30 or 8:45 a.m. The Vocational bus will be delayed until 7:45 a.m."
"Resthave staff and residents wore red on Friday, February 6, 2015, to support “National Heart Awareness Day.” In the front row, left-to-right are Dorothy Brackemyer, Kristi Christiansen, Harry Johnson, Nancy VanZuiden, and John Stowell. Standing left-to-right are Kris Muur, Eva Dykstra, Mary Burgess, Jamie Troutman, Katlyn Garcia, Liz Bos, and Jan"
"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes"
"Dental patients of the late Dr. William J. Simpson, Morrison, IL, received a thoughtful mailing from Mrs. Deanna Simpson. It read, “Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure. Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage"
"The Morrison Community Hospital staff celebrated “National Wear Red for Women” on Friday, February 6, 2015, by posing in custom MCH red polos. Each year February is recognized as National Heart Month. One of the days is designated to honor women who suffer from heart disease. Staff of Morrison Community"
"Five Preschool Screening times are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. Parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year, should call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an appointment. Screenings will be"
"Kim Pinkous, left, and Carol Schipper both celebrated their 30th year with Resthave Home, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, the last week of January 2015. Each is shown with a celebratory cake to mark the occasion. Pinkous has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Schipper has worked in the Dietary"
"The Freshman Boys Basketball game at Erie, IL, for tonight, Monday, February 9, 2015, has been cancelled. There will not be a make-up date."
"On Monday, February 9, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Historic Preservation Commission Report of"
"Samuel Dohrn is a lovable ten- soon-to-be-eleven-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with epilepsy; bilateral cortical dysplasia; pathologic myopia (severe nearsightedness); congenital stationary night blindness. He can still smile and hopes to do a lot more–if funds can be raised to provide a Seizure Service Dog as his everyday companion."